Fatal accidents caused by negligence in Orange County California and across the State legally result in what is known as a wrongful death. The families of those who are killed in fatal accidents may file a wrongful death action in order to recover final expenses as well as lost income...
California law provides compensation for the family of a wrongful death victim. What types of compensation are available and who may file a wrongful death lawsuit in Mission Viejo, Irvine or across Southern California? Generally speaking, a wrongful death occurs when someone loses their life due to the negligence of...
A recent article by Bloomberg saw fatal accidents increase 14.4% in the past two years. This in spite of the fact the average American has only increased annual mileage by 2.2% over that same period of time. It is interesting to note the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents attributed...
Two wrong way fatal accidents in Orange County in a single night left police searching for answers, and injured victims fighting for their lives. The first accident occurred just after 2:00 a.m. as a 2016 Black Honda Civic was driving southbound in the northbound lane in the 700 block of...
Orange County police task force has recently been heavily targeting the illegal street race scene. A recent raid broke up an illegal street race meet up involving over 50 vehicles in the city of Costa Mesa, near the Santa Ana River. Multiple drivers were arrested for crimes ranging from: driving...
With the influx of tourists during the summer months, pedestrian accidents in Huntington Beach are on the rise. The majority of those in and around Huntington Beach restaurants, beaches, shopping and retail areas are tourists or visitors to the area, and they are unfamiliar with area traffic patterns and street...
A recent climate related report showed that economists have associated good weather with heavier traffic and increased incidence of fatal accidents and injury. Another recent study related the impact of inclement weather on traffic conditions, accidents and fatal injuries. So what does that mean for those of us who live...
Of all the things that drivers should not do before getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, drinking alcohol is the worst. In 2012 alone, the National Highway Safety...
